WINNING PROJECT:
NaviNet – Corporate Office
Vision 3 Architects
Providence, RI

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Vision 3 Architects recently designed the new corporate offices for NaviNet, America's largest real-time healthcare communications network, in Boston's historic Leather District. The new space encompasses approximately 65,000 s.f. of the four-story building, featuring a design that combines both the historic elements of a building listed in the National Register of Historic Buildings, with contemporary features through the use of finishes, colors, and textures. The contemporary design elements provide a stylish contrast to the USGBC LEED Silver certified Beaux Arts-style building that was also the recipient of the Boston Preservation Alliance (BPA) Preservation Achievement Award.

By distinguishing both sides of the elevator lobby, the Armstrong WoodWorks wall/ceiling detail serves as a gateway into NaviNet's office space. Recessed linear light fixtures reflect off the angled planes of the linear wood planks, creating a dramatic entry into the office space.

A wood ceiling detail is repeated throughout the design of the space and a linear band of Armstrong MetalWorks and WoodWorks ceiling, accented by custom light fixtures, serves as a design element that designates the main circulation paths throughout the large open office space.

The arched WoodWorks ceiling becomes a focal point in NaviNet's cafeteria. The ceiling, illuminated by an indirect linear light fixture, follows the radius of the new interior storefront that mimics the existing historic arch-top exterior windows of the Beaux Arts-style building.

YEAR COMPLETED: 2010

PRODUCTS: 
WoodWorks Linear Natural Variations Maple
MetalWorks 2’x2’
Optima 2’x2’ with 4" Axiom Trim